IN BOOK 3, Christmas in Mammoth With Family and Friends, Valentino and his forever family fly to Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra Mountain range. It’s his first trip away from home and he’s excited to venture into the world. This trip is very special because it’s Christmas time, the season for goodwill toward others.

As the happy family prepares for their traditional holiday celebration, Valentino has ideas of his own! He makes friends with a tiny mouse who’s all alone in the woods. The bunny invites his new friend to get warm by the fire and hatches a plan that allows him to use his gift of love in a big way.

It’s Christmas Eve — the coldest night of the year — and while the family sleeps, Valentino springs into action. He secretly gathers together mountain animals into the ‘Great Room’ of his cozy home and magic happens!

Valentino helps his mouse friend overcome his fear and sadness, turning them into forgiveness, courage, charity and joy. He teaches all the animals that there are different ways to be a family. Whether it’s the one you’re born into, or one you create with friends — family is the most important gift of all.